Prepare you Residential or Commercial Property to Handle Southern California Fire Threats

5/31/2022 (Permalink)

The degree of fire damage depends on the immensity of the fire that caused it. If it was caused by gas leakage or a short circuit, the fire can spread rapidly, meaning the losses will be drastic. Regardless of what caused the fire, the implications can be cataclysmic. Taking measures to prevent such a catastrophe will help you avoid costly repairs to your house or business and save your belongings. The following are tips to ensure that your home is fireproof and the risk of having a fire is mitigated.

Kitchen

The leading cause of kitchen fires is unattended cooking. Therefore, it is important to:

• Keep your kitchen clean and free of any greasy mess (fan filters and hood).
• Always wear close fitted clothing while cooking.
• Make sure that any flammable material is away from the stove.
• Ensure to keep pot-handles turned in and over the stove.
• Install smoke detectors at least 10 feet away from cooking appliances and equipment to reduce the number of false alarms.

Living Room

• Eliminate any stacks of newspaper or materials that could be a hazard.
• Ensure that carbon monoxide and smoke alarm detectors are properly installed.
• Heaters should be spaced, at least a meter away from anything that can catch fire.
• Avoid smoking on furniture.
• All light fixtures ought to be outfitted with the suitable wattage bulbs.

In case you are in need to fireproof your home or business, reach out to SERVPRO of Torrance Restoration Services. Our team of experts will work with you to ensure your premise is equipped to handle fires.

Stay safe!